Part 1 The story so far 1 Why it matters: a brief theology of children and the Eucharist Michael Perham 2 Children and Holy Communion: the story so far Nick Harding Part 2 Preparing the ground 3 A case study from a church considering admitting children to Holy Communion Nick Harding 4 Taking the next steps: working with your church and PCC Nick Harding Part 3 Preparing the people 5 A 'getting ready' story: preparing children for communion before confirmation Sandra Millar 6 Feasting together: a family programme to help children get ready for Holy Communion Sandra Millar Part 4 Joining in 7 Including children in eucharistic worship Sandra Millar 8 An outline service for admitting children to Holy Communion Sandra Millar 9 Additional prayers, liturgy and ideas for all-age eucharistic worship Nick Harding Part 5 Carrying on 10 Teaching, fellowship and the breaking of bread: the impact of admission to communion on children's discipleship Steve Dixon 11 A case study of the impact on one church of admitting children to communion Nick Harding 12 Beyond the church: ideas and resources for school Eucharists Nick Harding and Sandra Millar Notes Further resources